1971 Ford Mustang Specifications

Specifications

1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1964 - 1973
Price :	$2,910-$4,120
Weight :	2940 lbs \| 1333.562 kg

Engine & Transmission

Inline 6 \| Serial number code 'L'
Displacement :	4097 cc \| 250.0 cu in. \| 4.1 L.
Power :	150 BHP (110.4 KW) @ 4000 RPM
Bore :	3.7 in \| 93 mm.
Stroke :	3.9 in \| 99 mm.
Compression :	9.0:1
Main Bearings :	7
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Motorcraft 1-barrel carburetor

V 8
Displacement :	4949 cc \| 302.0 cu in. \| 5.0 L.
Power :	210 HP (154.56 KW) @ 4600 RPM
Bore :	4.0 in \| 102 mm.
Stroke :	3.0 in \| 76 mm.
Compression :	9.0:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Motorcraft 2-barrel carburetor

V 8
Displacement :	5752 cc \| 351.0 cu in. \| 5.8 L.
Power :	240 HP (176.64 KW) @ 4600 RPM
Torque :	350 Ft-Lbs (475 NM) @ 2600 RPM
Bore :	4.0 in \| 102 mm.
Stroke :	3.5 in \| 89 mm.
Compression :	9.0:1
Main Bearings :	5
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Motorcraft 2-barrel carburetor

V 8 \| Serial code number 'M'
Displacement :	5752 cc \| 351.0 cu in. \| 5.8 L.
Power :	240 HP (176.64 KW) @ 4600 RPM
Bore :	4.0 in \| 102 mm.
Stroke :	3.5 in \| 89 mm.
Compression :	10.7:1
Main Bearings :	5
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Holley 4-barrel carburetor

V 8
Displacement :	5752 cc \| 351.0 cu in. \| 5.8 L.
Power :	330 BHP (242.88 KW) @ 5400 RPM
Torque :	370 Ft-Lbs (502 NM) @ 4000 RPM
Bore :	4.0 in \| 102 mm.
Stroke :	3.5 in \| 89 mm.
Compression :	11.1:1
Main Bearings :	5
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Holley 4-barrel carburetor

V 8 \| Serial code number 'J'
Displacement :	7030 cc \| 429.0 cu in. \| 7.0 L.
Power :	370 BHP (272.32 KW) @ 5600 RPM
Bore :	4.4 in \| 111 mm.
Stroke :	3.6 in \| 91 mm.
Compression :	11.3:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Holley 4-barrel w/Ram-Air induction

Transmission:
4 Manual

Production Figures

Total Ford Production for 1971 :	2,054,351
Total 1971 Mustang production :	151,428
1971 Ford Mustang
Boss 351 2 dr. 4 P :	1,800
Convertible 2 dr. 4 P :	6,121
Grande 2 dr. 4 P :	17,406
Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 4 P :	65,696
Mach 1 SportsRoof 2 dr. 4 P :	36,449
SportsRoof 2 dr. 4 P :	23,956

Dimension(s)

Hardtop Coupe

Exterior
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	2
Length :	189.6 in \| 4815 mm.
Width :	75.0 in \| 1905 mm.
Wheelbase :	109.0 in \| 2769 mm.

SportsRoof

Exterior
Price :	$2,970
Weight :	2905 lbs \| 1317.686 kg
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	2
Length :	189.6 in \| 4815 mm.
Width :	75.0 in \| 1905 mm.
Wheelbase :	109.0 in \| 2769 mm.

Convertible

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Exterior
Price :	$3,225
Weight :	3055 lbs \| 1385.725 kg
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	2
Length :	189.6 in \| 4815 mm.
Width :	75.0 in \| 1905 mm.
Wheelbase :	109.0 in \| 2769 mm.

Grande

Exterior
Price :	$3,115
Weight :	2960 lbs \| 1342.633 kg
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	2
Length :	189.6 in \| 4815 mm.
Width :	75.0 in \| 1905 mm.
Wheelbase :	109.0 in \| 2769 mm.

Boss 351

Exterior
Price :	$4,120
Weight :	3280 lbs \| 1487.783 kg
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	2
Length :	189.6 in \| 4815 mm.
Width :	75.0 in \| 1905 mm.
Wheelbase :	109.0 in \| 2769 mm.

Mach 1 SportsRoof

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Chassis # 1F05M216311
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Chassis # 1F05M162347
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Chassis # 1F05J196544
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Chassis # 1f05m115766
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Chassis # 1F05M185312
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Exterior
Price :	$3,265
Weight :	3215 lbs \| 1458.299 kg
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	2
Length :	189.6 in \| 4815 mm.
Width :	75.0 in \| 1905 mm.
Wheelbase :	109.0 in \| 2769 mm.

HardTop Coupe

Chassis # 1F01F146763
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Exterior
Price :	$3,010
Weight :	3025 lbs \| 1372.117 kg
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	2
Length :	189.6 in \| 4815 mm.
Width :	75.0 in \| 1905 mm.
Wheelbase :	109.0 in \| 2769 mm.

SportsRoof

Exterior
Price :	$3,070
Weight :	2995 lbs \| 1358.509 kg
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	2
Length :	189.6 in \| 4815 mm.
Width :	75.0 in \| 1905 mm.
Wheelbase :	109.0 in \| 2769 mm.

Convertible

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Exterior
Price :	$3,325
Weight :	3150 lbs \| 1428.816 kg
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	2
Length :	189.6 in \| 4815 mm.
Width :	75.0 in \| 1905 mm.
Wheelbase :	109.0 in \| 2769 mm.

Grande

Exterior
Price :	$3,210
Weight :	3050 lbs \| 1383.457 kg
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	2
Length :	189.6 in \| 4815 mm.
Width :	75.0 in \| 1905 mm.
Wheelbase :	109.0 in \| 2769 mm.

Handling

Steering
Recirculating Ball

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	E78-14 belted blackwall

Recall

Component	STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Manufacturer	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
NHTSA Campaign ID	70V115000
Notes	POSSIBILITY THAT IN WELDING #2 CROSS- MEMBER TO SIDE RAILS SOME SPOT WELDS WEREINADVERTENTLY MISSED DURING PRODUCTION.THIS COULD CAUSE SEPARATION OF #2CROSS- MEMBER FROM ITS SUPPORT AND CAUSE LOSS OF FRONT END ALIGNMENT, INCREASEDTIRE WEAR AND STEERING EFFORT.(CORRECT BY WELDING WHERE NECESSARY.)

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

1971 Averages

Avg. Household Income :	$10,600
Avg. Home :	$25,250
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.40
Avg. Stamp :	$0

1971 Ford Mustang FAQs (show)

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1971 Ford Mustang? A: The 1971 Ford Mustang has a wheelbase size of 109.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1971 Ford Mustang? A: The 1971 Ford Mustang has a length of 189.55 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1971 Ford Mustang? A: The 1971 Ford Mustang has a width of 75.00 inches.

Q: How much did the 1971 Ford Mustang cost when new?A: The 1971 Ford Mustang cost approximately $2,910 to $4,120 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1971 Ford Mustang? A: The 1971 Ford Mustang was offered as a Boss 351, Convertible, Grande, Hardtop Coupe, Mach 1 SportsRoof, SportsRoof.

Q: What tires did the 1971 Ford Mustang have? A: The 1971 Ford Mustang had E78-14 belted blackwall tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 1971? A: Ford produced 2,054,351 automobiles in 1971.

Q: How many 1971 Mustangs were produced? A: Ford produced 151,428 examples of the Mustang in 1971.

Q: What engines did the 1971 Ford Mustang have? A: The 1971 Ford Mustang had the following engine options: Inline 6 (4097 cc | 250.0 cu in. | 4.1 L.) with 150 BHP (110.4 KW) @ 4000 RPM

V 8 (4949 cc | 302.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 210 HP (154.56 KW) @ 4600 RPM

V 8 (5752 cc | 351.0 cu in. | 5.8 L.) with 240 HP (176.64 KW) @ 4600 RPM and 350 Ft-Lbs (475 NM) @ 2600 RPM

V 8 (5752 cc | 351.0 cu in. | 5.8 L.) with 240 HP (176.64 KW) @ 4600 RPM

V 8 (5752 cc | 351.0 cu in. | 5.8 L.) with 330 BHP (242.88 KW) @ 5400 RPM and 370 Ft-Lbs (502 NM) @ 4000 RPM

V 8 (7030 cc | 429.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 370 BHP (272.32 KW) @ 5600 RPM

Q: What transmission did the 1971 Ford Mustang have? A: The 1971 Ford Mustang had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.